Granny square blankets are popular projects among crocheters of any skill level. Granny squares are simple to make because of their simplicity and are a great way of practicing your stitches. Technically, a crocheted granny square is made with granny clusters (3 double crochets) and chains. You can make the basic granny square, and solid granny squares or choose from a variety of beautiful granny square patterns. With the variety of yarn and color options available, you can easily make a granny square pattern in your favorite color schemes.
Granny square afghans are a great project to make with your crocheted granny squares. First, you have to choose the granny square pattern you would like to use for your granny square afghan. Next, you will start making the squares. Once you have crocheted enough granny squares for the size of your blanket, you can join them using your preferred method. For example, if you crochet 6″ granny squares, you will need about 12 granny squares to make a baby blanket that is 18″ x 24″.
Granny Square Blanket Patterns
Nora Granny Square Blanket Pattern
A modern take on the classic granny square blanket, this on-trend throw makes for a fun and beautiful project! Completely customizable, pick your favorite four colors and crochet away. Each square is worked in a simple five-round pattern, then seamed to finish. Granny squares are very easy to crochet, and they are perfect to take on-the-go projects for busy crocheters. The Nora Blanket uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight yarn. You can substitute any worsted weight yarn that you like, whether it be acrylic, cotton, or otherwise.
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook: J/10 (6.0mm)
Unique Granny Square Afghan Blanket
Traditional granny squares are always fun but there are lots of other unique patterns available too including this interesting take on the Triple Puff Granny Square. Block the finished squares and seam them together with the continuous join as you go granny square method. The border is also a granny stitch to keep things really simple.
